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Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme: South Basildon and East Thurrock

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 30 January 2025UIN 25965

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on religious buildings in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme was established to provide grants towards VAT paid on repairs and maintenance to the nation's listed places of worship. 94% of applications have been under £25,000, and most claims are for under £5,000. A total of 7 claims have been paid out to listed places of worship in South Basildon and East Thurrock, totalling £10,789, since August 2022.

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